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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.99, 3,508.59 and 2,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.99, 3,508.59 and 2,044.54 is: 2,824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.99 : 3,508.59 = 2,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.99/3,508.59 = 2,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.99x = 3,508.59 × 2,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.99x = 7,173,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,452.60/2,539.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.21

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